Moving To Australia? Set Up A Bank Account Now

Along with getting a visa and finding a job, one of the key things to arrange before you take the leap and move down under permanently is setting up a bank account. Here are three reasons why it’s important to create an Australian bank account even before you leave the UK, and how you can do so.

Transfer Money Before You Leave

By setting up a bank account with National Australia Bank, you can transfer money from your UK bank account into your Australian one so that you have money waiting for you as soon as you arrive. This avoids having to use a UK debit or credit card, which involves fees.

Get A Debit Card

Set up your bank account before you go to Australia and you will have a debit card waiting in branch for you when you arrive. Again, this removes the issue of fees when using a UK debit card, and can be used anywhere, rather than just at an ATM as your UK card would. By banking with NAB, you get access to nationwide branches and over 3,400 ATMs, so local banking is easy once you’re settled.

Internet Banking

Not only can you apply to open your NAB bank account online, you can continue Internet banking through the use of the NAB mobile app, free to download on iPhone, iPad and Android, so you can manage your money while on the move.

Thinking About Moving Down Under?

Get more information on opening an Australian bank account with NAB at The Moving Down Under Event at the Down Under Centre on 16th April 2016.

The event provides the opportunity to have a one to one visa discussion with Immigration2oz and an employment talk with representatives of Hays Recruitment and Australia Nursing Agency. You’ll also get to speak to an international removal specialist PSS, talk skills with the Australian Government Approved Skills Assessing Bodies, talk finance with National Australia Bank (NAB), currency exchange experts Moneycorp and pension transfer specialists, Global QROPS, and meet experts from Bupa who’ve have been providing health cover for over 65 years. Don’t forget, you’ll be able to get loads of lifestyle and travel info from bbmlive.com and the Australia Work & Travel Guide to help your move down under.

Book your tickets online now.